Main content

The man who made Marilyn Monroe dance

Choreographer Jack Cole had a huge influence on musical theatre and Hollywood films - most memorably the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Choreographer Jack Cole had a huge influence on musical theatre and Hollywood films - most memorably with Marilyn Monroe in the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. But much of his inspiration came from Indian dance. Vincent Dowd has been speaking to the American actress and singer, Chita Rivera, who danced with him.

Available now

9 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Apr 2019 12:50GMT

Broadcasts

  • Mon 8 Apr 2019 07:50GMT
  • Mon 8 Apr 2019 12:50GMT

Podcast